Homes for sale in Vogelbuurt Zuid, Vlaardingen

House prices and market figures for Vogelbuurt Zuid, Vlaardingen

The owner-occupied market in Vogelbuurt Zuid is relatively limited in size. Of the 1,571 homes in the neighbourhood, 40% are owner-occupied, while the remaining 60% are rental properties, most of which are owned by housing associations. This makes the supply of owner-occupied homes in Vogelbuurt Zuid scarce and competition for available properties correspondingly greater. Over the past twelve months, 19 homes were sold, with an average purchase price of €453,263. The range ran from €275,000 to €639,500, showing that both starter homes and larger family homes come onto the market. The average living area was 110 m², which works out at a price of approximately €4,120 per square metre. The average WOZ value is €274,000, slightly lower than the average of the surrounding district Holy Zuid (€291,000) and also below the municipal average for Vlaardingen (€278,000). This may indicate a slightly simpler housing stock, but the realised sale prices are significantly higher than the WOZ values, reflecting the tightness of the market. View the current supply and the current average asking price at the top of this page.

Living in Vogelbuurt Zuid, Vlaardingen

Vogelbuurt Zuid is a quiet, predominantly residential neighbourhood in the south of Vlaardingen, part of the Holy Zuid district. The neighbourhood owes its name to street names that refer to birds, such as Merelstraat, Vinkstraat and Lijsterstraat. The housing stock largely dates from the 1960s and 1970s, with a mix of terraced houses and semi-detached houses. The streets are green, with trees and front gardens, giving the neighbourhood a quiet and somewhat village-like character despite the urban context. It is not a neighbourhood that stands out for spectacular architecture or bustling hospitality, but rather for everyday liveability: it is quiet, the homes usually have a garden, and neighbours know each other.

For daily shopping, you can go to the supermarkets in the nearby Holy shopping centre, within walking distance of most addresses in the neighbourhood. This shopping centre also offers various shops for daily necessities in addition to supermarkets. For a larger range of shops, the centre of Vlaardingen is easily accessible. Primary schools in the immediate vicinity serve the families in the neighbourhood, and for sports enthusiasts there is the nearby Sportpark Holy, where several sports clubs are active. Green space is available in the form of parks and the Holy lake, which is within cycling distance and popular with walkers and sportspeople.

In terms of accessibility, the neighbourhood depends on the bus for public transport. Bus lines connect Vogelbuurt Zuid with the centre of Vlaardingen and with surrounding districts. The nearest train stations are Vlaardingen Centrum or Vlaardingen West, about a ten to fifteen-minute cycle away. Via the A20, the neighbourhood is easily accessible by car, with Rotterdam about a twenty-minute drive away. Parking is possible in most streets right outside the door, which is a practical advantage for motorists.

Residents particularly appreciate the neighbourhood for its peace and green appearance. On the neighbourhood main page of Vogelbuurt Zuid you can find resident reviews and neighbourhood scores. One resident writes: "It is quiet here and the streets are clean. You notice that people are proud of their home and garden." Criticism sometimes focuses on the limited entertainment options in the neighbourhood itself and the dependence on the car or bicycle for larger shopping trips. Compared to sister neighbourhood Vogelbuurt Noord, the character is similar, but Vogelbuurt Zuid is slightly further from the city centre. Those looking for more urbanity can also look at Statenbuurt or the neighbourhood Vaart Zuid.

Is an owner-occupied home in Vogelbuurt Zuid right for you?

Vogelbuurt Zuid mainly appeals to families looking for a terraced house or semi-detached house with a garden, in a quiet environment with basic amenities within walking distance. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years, giving the neighbourhood a family-oriented profile. Starters can find starter homes from around €275,000, although supply is limited and overbidding in this segment is not uncommon. Seniors who value peace and a green environment also feel at home here. Those who want to explore renting as an alternative can visit the page with rental properties in Vogelbuurt Zuid. Keep in mind that the annual number of transactions is low, so patience and quick action are important if you want to buy here.

What residents say about Vogelbuurt Zuid

Residents generally rate Vogelbuurt Zuid positively for liveability and peace. The highest scores go to the green appearance of the streets and the quiet residential environment. Lower scores are given for the level of amenities and the connection to public transport. One resident puts it this way: "Nice family neighbourhood, nice and quiet and the children just play in the street. Not much to do in the neighbourhood itself, but that's not necessary for us either." View all reviews and the full neighbourhood data on the page of this neighbourhood on Buurtje.nl.

Compare owner-occupied homes in and around Vogelbuurt Zuid

Buurtje.nl brings together the housing supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with resident reviews and district data that you won't find in this combination anywhere else. Want to compare? Then also check out the owner-occupied homes in Holy Zuid as a whole, or explore other neighbourhoods such as Loper Zuid. For a broader picture of the Vlaardingen market, the overview page with owner-occupied homes in Vlaardingen offers a good starting point. More information about living and amenities in the municipality can also be found on the website of the municipality of Vlaardingen.